Gaithersburg Electric Furnace Services

Dependable Electric Furnace Solutions in Montgomery County

If you are building a new home or are looking to replace your furnace, you may be considering buying an electric furnace. Our professional HVAC technicians at Presidential Heating & Air Conditioning have installed thousands of electric furnaces over the past 40+ years. Our residential and commercial customers trust our Gaithersburg electric furnace services, and you can count on our expertise and recommendations. We handle installations, maintenance, repairs, and replacements, and our team of experts is committed to earning your satisfaction. 

If you need a new electric furnace installed at your property or need help with an existing unit, request a free estimate by calling or contacting us online today!

How Do Electric Furnaces Work?

Unlike gas or oil furnaces, which burn fuel to create heat, an electric furnace uses a series of electric resistance heating coils or elements to generate warmth. When the thermostat signals for heat, these elements become hot, much like the coils on an electric stove. 

Air from the home or commercial building, often drawn in through return ducts, passes over these hot elements and absorbs the heat. This warm air is then circulated back into the home or commercial space through the ductwork, raising the overall temperature of the building. It’s a relatively straightforward process, but it’s a highly effective way of maintaining a comfortable indoor environment.

Why Choose an Electric Furnace?

Electric furnaces present a wide range of benefits over traditional heating systems, underlining their growing popularity among homeowners. Characterized by their energy efficiency, safety features, and cost-effectiveness, these innovative units deliver a unique blend of practicality and performance. 

If you are not sure whether an electric furnace is right for your home or business, our Gaithersburg electric furnace services include help making the right decision. We are happy to answer your questions, evaluate your heating needs, and recommend the appropriate solution, whether it be an electric furnace or another type of system. 

Many homeowners and businesses choose electric furnaces because:

• Electric furnaces are cheaper than gas furnaces. What often initially attracts a homeowner to an electric furnace is the price tag — after all, who wants to pay more than they have to for a furnace? If you are building a new home, there is a cost associated with bringing a gas line into your house and connecting it to various appliances (such as a furnace, stove, or clothes dryer). When you opt for an electric furnace and appliances, you save money by avoiding this step. Furthermore, even when you already have a gas line in the house, installing a new gas furnace is still more involved and time-consuming than installing an electric furnace.
• Electric furnaces last longer than gas furnaces. Not only are electric furnaces cheaper to buy, but they also tend to last longer than gas furnaces. Electric furnaces last an average of 20 to 30 years, while gas furnaces only last 15 to 20 years. Electric furnaces tend to have a longer lifespan than their gas counterparts primarily due to the differences in their operational processes. While gas furnaces involve combustion, which leads to wear and tear on components over time, electric furnaces generate heat through electric resistance elements, a process far less harsh on the system’s parts. In addition, electric furnaces have fewer moving components reducing the potential for mechanical failure. They also do not face the corrosive impact of combustion gases.
• Electric furnaces do not come with carbon monoxide worries. When you have a gas furnace in your home, you need a carbon monoxide (CO) detector, too. That’s because if a gas furnace malfunctions, it can release deadly carbon monoxide into the air. You will never run this risk with an electric furnace. Since electric furnaces generate heat through electricity, the process does not involve combustion, and thus, no carbon monoxide is produced.
• Electricity is always available. Although gas is the most popular fuel for furnaces in the United States, it is not necessarily available everywhere. In more rural or remote areas, the only options may be electricity, oil, or propane. If you choose oil or propane, you must keep in mind that you will need to buy a storage tank for your fuel and maintain it to prevent leaks and other problems. Electricity can be easier to access and manage.
• It’s easy to convert to electric. If you have a gas furnace that you need to replace, it’s easy to convert your heating system to electric. All our installers need to do is connect it to a power source, and you will be ready to go.
• Electric furnaces are quieter. For light sleepers and anyone annoyed by HVAC sounds, an electric furnace is a good choice. Electric furnaces are quieter than gas furnaces because they have no burners and fewer moving parts.
• Maintenance costs are lower. Because they are inherently safer and simpler to operate, electric furnaces are also typically easier to maintain.